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competing principle in Ohio

21 Ohio opinions name it 2 courts 1988–2026 9 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Ohio courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Stanleygreen
ohioctapp · 2021 · cited in 5 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2022Trumbull No. 2020-T-0039, 2021-Ohio-549, ¶ 12 (“the competing factors in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are for the sentencing court to weigh, not the court of appeals”).

2021However, Burton makes no argument regarding his misdemeanor sentence, and, as set forth above, we presume that the trial court appropriately considered the felony sentencing factors. {¶15} Although Burton “is obviously unhappy with h[is] sentence and wishes the court would have weighed the factors differently, the competing factors in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are for the sentencing court to weigh, not the court of appeals.” Stanley, 2021-Ohio-549, at ¶ 12 , citing Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, at ¶ 42 .

25
Garfield Heights City School District v. State Board of Educationgreen
ohioctapp · 1990 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Fairborn City School District v. State Board of Education (Oct. 24, 1996), Franklin App. No. 96APE04-416, unreported (1996 Opinions 4221, 4229-4230); see, also, Garfield Hts., supra, at 323.

1999See Fairborn City School District v. State Board of Education (Oct. 24, 1996), Franklin App. No. 96APE04-416, unreported (1996 Opinions 4221, 4229-4230); see, also, Garfield Hts., supra, at 323.

22
Newman v. Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foodsgreen
ohioctapp · 2006 · cited in 3 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2010–2022
2 sentences

2022However, the policy favoring an adjudication on the merits “‘must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.’” Dye v. Smith, 189 Ohio App.3d 116 , 2010-Ohio-3539 , 937 N.E.2d 628, ¶ 14 (4th Dist.), quoting Newman v. Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foods, 168 Ohio App.3d 630 , 2006-Ohio-4633 , 861 N.E.2d 559, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.).

2022However, the policy favoring an adjudication on the merits “‘must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.’” Dye v. Smith, 189 Ohio App.3d 116 , 2010-Ohio-3539 , 937 N.E.2d 628, ¶ 14 (4th Dist.), quoting Newman v. Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foods, 168 Ohio App.3d 630 , 2006-Ohio-4633 , 861 N.E.2d 559, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.).

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Dye v. Smithgreen
ohioctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2014–2022
2 sentences

2022However, the policy favoring an adjudication on the merits “‘must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.’” Dye v. Smith, 189 Ohio App.3d 116 , 2010-Ohio-3539 , 937 N.E.2d 628, ¶ 14 (4th Dist.), quoting Newman v. Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foods, 168 Ohio App.3d 630 , 2006-Ohio-4633 , 861 N.E.2d 559, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.).

2022However, the policy favoring an adjudication on the merits “‘must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.’” Dye v. Smith, 189 Ohio App.3d 116 , 2010-Ohio-3539 , 937 N.E.2d 628, ¶ 14 (4th Dist.), quoting Newman v. Farmacy Natural & Specialty Foods, 168 Ohio App.3d 630 , 2006-Ohio-4633 , 861 N.E.2d 559, ¶ 22 (4th Dist.).

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State v. Hallgreen
ohioctapp · 2025 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See State v. Hall, PAGE 7 OF 9 Case No. 2025-T-0048 2025-Ohio-5281, ¶ 24 (11th Dist.).

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State v. Maurergreen
ohio · 1984 · cited in 1 Ohio opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See State v. Maurer (1984), 15 Ohio St. 3d 239, 250 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Ohio. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Rose Chevrolet, Inc. v. Adams green
ohio · 1988
2 sentences

2011This “principle[, however,] must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.” Id., citing Rose Chevrolet, Inc. v. Adams (1988), 36 Ohio St.3d 17, 21 , 520 N.E.2d 564 .

2011This “principle[, however,] must be balanced against the competing principle that litigation must be brought to an end.” Id., citing Rose Chevrolet, Inc. v. Adams (1988), 36 Ohio St.3d 17, 21 , 520 N.E.2d 564 .

51999–2011
State v. Jones (Slip Opinion) green
ohio · 2020
2 sentences

2021Jones, supra, at ¶ 42 .

2021However, Burton makes no argument regarding his misdemeanor sentence, and, as set forth above, we presume that the trial court appropriately considered the felony sentencing factors. {¶15} Although Burton “is obviously unhappy with h[is] sentence and wishes the court would have weighed the factors differently, the competing factors in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12 are for the sentencing court to weigh, not the court of appeals.” Stanley, 2021-Ohio-549, at ¶ 12 , citing Jones, 2020-Ohio-6729, at ¶ 42 .

22021–2021
State v. Mizicko green
ohioctapp · 2022
1 sentence

2022Trumbull No. 2021-T-0017, 2022-Ohio-262, ¶ 26 , citing Stanley at ¶ 12; State v. McWilson, 11th Dist.

12022–2022
State v. Awan green
ohio · 1986
2 sentences

2021Thus, this aspect of her sole assigned error lacks merit. {¶13} Second, Stanley claims that our standard of review for felony sentencing fails to provide meaningful opportunity to review a sentence and the trial court’s 3 application of the competing factors in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12, and as a result, she claims her right to due process was violated. {¶14} However, “the question of the constitutionality of a statute must generally be raised at the first opportunity and, in a criminal prosecution, this means in the trial court.” State v. Awan, 22 Ohio St.3d 120, 122 , 489 N.E.2d 277 (1986).

2021Thus, this aspect of her sole assigned error lacks merit. {¶13} Second, Stanley claims that our standard of review for felony sentencing fails to provide meaningful opportunity to review a sentence and the trial court’s 3 application of the competing factors in R.C. 2929.11 and 2929.12, and as a result, she claims her right to due process was violated. {¶14} However, “the question of the constitutionality of a statute must generally be raised at the first opportunity and, in a criminal prosecution, this means in the trial court.” State v. Awan, 22 Ohio St.3d 120, 122 , 489 N.E.2d 277 (1986).

12021–2021
Bartchy v. State Board of Education green
ohioctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2008Instead, the hearing officer should have examined all the evidence presented and then weighed the competing factors to determine whether a transfer was appropriate.” Id., 170 Ohio App.3d 349 , 2007-Ohio-300 , 867 N.E.2d 440, at ¶ 50 . {¶ 76} The court of appeals then considered whether there was any evidence to support the board’s order.

2008Instead, the hearing officer should have examined all the evidence presented and then weighed the competing factors to determine whether a transfer was appropriate.” Id., 170 Ohio App.3d 349 , 2007-Ohio-300 , 867 N.E.2d 440, at ¶ 50 . {¶ 76} The court of appeals then considered whether there was any evidence to support the board’s order.

12008–2008
Advance Mortgage Corp. v. Novak green
ohioctapp · 1977
1 sentence

2004Civ.R. 60(B) thus represents a balance between "the legal principle that there should be finality in every case, so that once a judgment is entered it should not be disturbed, and the requirements of fairness and justice, that given the proper circumstances, some final judgments should be reopened." Advance Mortgage Corp. v. Novak (1977), 53 Ohio App. 2d 289 , 291 . {¶ 19} Appellant's second claim against appellee would remain pending if the trial court's decision to grant relief in the first matter was reversed.

12004–2004
Lorain City School District Board of Education v. State Employment Relations Board green
ohio · 1988
1 sentence

2002Relations Bd. (1988), 40 Ohio St.3d 257 , 261 . {¶ 16} It is the duty of the Board to weigh the competing factors to determine whether a transfer is in the best interest of the students involved.

12002–2002
Colley v. Bazell green
ohio · 1980
1 sentence

1988Id.

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.11 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.12 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2953.08 (8) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14 (4) OH § Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.13 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

NY 41 (1979–2024) TX 25 (1985–2022) CA 24 (1981–2024) OH 21 (1988–2026) MA 15 (1980–2026) MI 14 (1978–2022) IL 13 (1972–2025) NJ 11 (1975–2025) FL 10 (1966–2011) ND 9 (1993–2021) PA 9 (1980–2025) MT 9 (1980–2025) WA 8 (1971–2020) CT 8 (1983–2025) IA 7 (2005–2023) LA 5 (1998–2010) MO 5 (1989–2024) TN 5 (2000–2020) NM 5 (2009–2025) NC 5 (2021–2022) DC 5 (1961–2023) SD 4 (1977–2022) MN 4 (1986–2007) MD 3 (2003–2008) NH 3 (2003–2013) AZ 3 (1987–1998) ME 2 (1999–2018) UT 2 (2014–2016) KS 2 (2017–2018) GA 2 (2016–2021) OR 2 (1997–2002)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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